New Jersey · population 10,062
Lead pipes in Chatham, NJ
93 lead or galvanized lines to replace
Most of Chatham (population 10,062) gets its water from Chatham Water Dept. That system reported 69 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines out of 2,825, with 1,537 more of unknown material.
3.3% of Chatham Water Dept's service lines are lead or galvanized requiring replacement, lower than the New Jersey average (4.5%) and about the same as the national average (3.1%).
- Lead 2.4%
- Galvanized (replace) 0.8%
- Unknown 54%
- Non-lead 42%
Latest lead test for Chatham Water Dept (Jan 2022–Dec 2024): 1.4 ppb at the 90th percentile, against a 15 ppb federal action level. Full test history.
Compliance record: EPA lists 2 Lead and Copper Rule violations since 2015 for Chatham Water Dept.
Water systems serving Chatham
| Water system | Lead | Galv. | Unknown | % lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Water DeptMain system | 69 | 24 | 1,537 | 3.3% |
| NJ American Water - Short HillsServes nearby areas | 1,231 | 1,240 | 28,098 | 3.0% |
Matched from EPA water system service area boundaries and the cities each system reports serving. Edges of the city may be served by a neighboring system; your water bill names your utility.
Check your address in Chatham
The counts above cover the whole water system. To see whether your line is lead, look up your address on Chatham Water Dept's official inventory. Utilities had to make these public by October 16, 2024.
No map yet? Do the 2-minute scratch and magnet test.
Protect your drinking water
If your line is lead, galvanized or unknown, use a filter certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead for drinking, cooking and baby formula, and use only cold water.
Choosing a lead-certified filter · Testing your water · Replacement cost
Nearby cities
- Summit2,471 lead + galv. lines
- Madison178 lead + galv. lines
- Florham Park18 lead + galv. lines
- New Providence2,471 lead + galv. lines
- Mountainside6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Morristown769 lead + galv. lines
- Westfield6,019 lead + galv. lines
- Kenilworth6,019 lead + galv. lines
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Questions
Does Chatham, NJ have lead pipes?
Yes. Chatham Water Dept, which serves Chatham, reported 69 lead and 24 galvanized-requiring-replacement service lines, plus 1,537 of unknown material.
Who supplies water to Chatham?
EPA's service area maps place most of Chatham in Chatham Water Dept's service area (PWSID NJ1404001). NJ American Water - Short Hills also serves parts of the city or nearby areas.
How do I check whether my Chatham home has a lead service line?
Search your address on Chatham Water Dept's service line inventory map. You can also scratch the pipe where water enters your home: lead is soft, dull gray, scratches to shiny silver and doesn't attract a magnet.
When will lead pipes in Chatham be replaced?
EPA's Lead and Copper Rule Improvements require most systems to replace lead and galvanized-requiring-replacement lines by December 31, 2037. Ask Chatham Water Dept whether your street is scheduled and whether it covers the private side.